Spanish Civil War

In the decades after World War I, politics in Spain became deeply divided. One group wanted things to stay as they were. This was the ruling class made up of wealthy landowners, businesspeople, military leaders, and conservative Roman Catholics. On the other side were those who wanted social change. This group included farm workers, labor union members, and educated middle-class people.

In 1931 King Alfonso XIII allowed elections to be held. When the people voted…

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